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Who We Are

About the sector

The community managed mental health sector is a key provider of mental health services and supports to people in the community.

Annual Reports

Find detailed information on the work we do to support the community managed mental health sector.

Our Work

Mental Health Rights Manual

An online guide to help explain your legal and human rights in the mental health and human services systems in New South Wales.

Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Feeling safe and empowered to speak up in the workplace is even more important for mental health settings.

Training

Mental Health Peer Navigation

New accredited training for peer workers to support consumers with navigating the mental health system for their recovery journey.

Customised training

Contact us to design a professional development solution for your workforce and organisation.

Resources & Tools

Resources & Tools

Community Services Policy Suite

Mental Health Coordinating Council offers a suite of ready-to-adapt policies and procedures for community organisations to support stronger governance, strengthen quality practice, and meet accreditation requirements.

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Supported Decision-Making

Rights, choice and real control. A set of free resources for community mental health workers to learn how to better support individuals to make decisions aligned with their values and goals.

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Advocates & Allies: sector development series

Helping mental health workers better understand the complexities of the mental health system in NSW.

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Quality Standards Portal

Streamline accreditation and improve service quality with the Quality Standards Portal, an exclusive, easy-to-use platform connecting members to trusted tools, templates, and resources for compliance and continuous improvement.

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Information Hub: Reviews underway

For a status update on significant public projects, reviews and gap analyses impacting mental health services in NSW.

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Member Briefings

A member-exclusive series of informative sector webinars, designed for our members to connect and stay informed on the latest sector news and developments.

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Psychological safety in mental health organisations

Actions for workers, leaders and organisations to build a safe and supportive workplace where everyone feels empowered to speak up, to collaborate and drive organisational and service delivery excellence.

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National Safety and Quality Mental Health Standards for Community Managed Organisations

A best practice guidance for community managed service providers, and safety and quality assurance for people who access services and supports.

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Recovery Oriented Language Resources

A comprehensive guide to using the right language in mental health support and recovery. Because words matter.

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Trauma-Informed Language Tips

Simple language suggestions for supporting people with lived experience of mental health conditions.

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Mental Health Awareness Videos for NSW Community Housing Providers

Mental Health Awareness training developed for NSW Community Housing Providers with application for anyone working with people who have lived experience of mental health conditions.

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The Voice to Parliament Resources Hub for mental health workers

An easy-to-access resource page for mental health workers covering information and perspectives on the Voice to Parliament referendum.

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